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A look back on my maternity leave

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A look back on my maternity leave

As I prepare to start back at work full time I thought I’d take a look back on my maternity leave.

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By Rachael Stray 3rd May 2020 4
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Unboxing April Blossom Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review shopping
Unboxing April Blossom Glossybox

The April Blossom Glossybox is filled with 5 awakening and nourishing products perfect for spring and it’s worth more than £110. 

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By Rachael Stray 29th April 2020 0
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Bronnley England luxury toiletries review (AD)

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Bronnley England luxury toiletries review (AD)

I was kindly sent some gorgeous Bronnley England luxury toiletries in exchange for an honest review*. 

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By Rachael Stray 26th April 2020 1
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Online Adventure Babies session – review (AD)

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Online Adventure Babies session – review (AD)

Elsie and I enjoyed an online Adventure Babies session during lockdown which was kindly gifted to us in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 22nd April 2020 3
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Mama and Baba box – review (AD)

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Mama and Baba box – review (AD)

I love to support independent businesses and was excited to receive my first Mama and Baba box from Rebel Tree Co. 

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By Rachael Stray 19th April 2020 2
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My favourite self-care beauty treatments during self-isolation – Guest Post

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My favourite self-care beauty treatments during self-isolation – Guest Post

Leo has kindly shared her favourite self-care beauty treatments during self-isolation in this latest guest post.

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By Rachael Stray 15th April 2020 1
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The Terror Within – review (AD)

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The Terror Within – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of The Terror Within in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 12th April 2020 4
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I May Kill You – review (AD)

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I May Kill You – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of I May Kill You in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 8th April 2020 3
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10 self care ideas during social isolation

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10 self care ideas during social isolation

With many of us spending more time at home than ever before we must remember to have some me-time too, so I thought I’d share some self isolation self-care ideas.

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By Rachael Stray 5th April 2020 6
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The Scoop – review (AD)

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The Scoop – review (AD)

I was kindly sent a paperback copy of The Scoop by Cat Walker in exchange for an honest review*.

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